Archive for January, 2015

The Nike Air Max 90 Sneakerboot Grey/Black/Volt is a unique hybrid between the Nike Air Max 90 and a sneakerboot silhouette. Drawing cues from the famed ’90s training sneaker’s core aesthetics, the shoe is prepared for cooler months as the readapted classic runner is designed to combat the change in season. Leather and mesh panels are featured across the water-repellent upper, while a colorful translucent rubber sole provide greater traction and visibility. Elsewhere, a soft liner and classic Air Max Unit offers comfort and added cushioning.

Austin, Texas will always be a special place to Kevin Durant. It’s where his Maryland upbringings welcomed unfamiliar southern flare. It’s where the freshman baller registered an award-winning season. It’s where his play energized a campus, having fans waving the index and pinky fingers with pride.

Celebrating Durant’s collegiate career, the latest KD 7 EXT returns in animal print, taking inspiration from his universities’ rich heritage. The upper features all-over pony hair, mirroring the steer’s spotted hide. Black accents are present on a suede flocked midsole, signature strap and tongue where his initials are displayed. Cementing Durant’s one-year legacy before turning pro, a branded Swoosh on the toe and heel marks two of his greatest achievements–leading all freshmen in scoring and becoming the first freshman to win the most prestigious player award that season. Tying the design together, a gum sole contours a responsive Zoom Air Bag in the heel for lasting comfort.

The Nike KD 7 EXT ‘Longhorn State’ drops this Friday at House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores and Footlocker.com starting at 10:00 a.m. EST for $ 200. Check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have this release.

In 2015, Nike’s newest signature basketball athlete Kyrie Irving is ready to take the league by storm, and he’ll be doing it in his new kicks, the Kyrie 1. The second colorway of the Kyrie 1 line is ‘Deceptive Red’ which takes inspiration from Irving’s phenomenal quickness and accelerated first step. The Kyrie 1 features pinpoint responsiveness with Nike Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot, a dynamic grip with a 360-degree dynamic traction pattern wrapping the shoe’s sidewalls and ultra support and breathability with Hyperfuse construction for lockdown stability.

The Nike Kyrie 1 ‘Deceptive Red’ drops this Saturday, January 10th at Foot Locker, House of Hoops by Foot Locker and Footlocker.com (starting at 10:00 a.m. EST). Check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have this release.

Originally released back in 1999, this Air Jordan 4 Retro colorway returns, remastered. A premium white tumbled leather upper is accented by Midnight Navy and Legend Blue. If you’re interested in copping a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.

STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Legend Blue’ (on sale 1/10 for $ 190). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, January 7th or Thursday, January 8th. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator. Full family sizing – grade school ($ 140), pre-school ($ 80) and toddler ($ 60) sizes will all be available.

ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
The shoe will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PST on Saturday, January 10th. Full family sizing – grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes will all be available.

*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.

When the Kobe 9 made its debut almost one year ago, it took the sneaker scene by storm with its provocative design and game-changing technology – the first time we ever saw Flyknit on a basketball shoe. Now, the culmination of one of the most polarizing basketball shoes ever comes to completion with the release of the heralded ‘What The’ colorway this weekend. The Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ features a mashup of color and graphic elements from a variety of past Kobe 9 Elites showcasing a multicolor Flyknit upper with reflective tonal graphics, a neon, speckled midsole, and a print mélange in the inner collar. If you’re interested in adding this Kobe to your collection check out our release details below.

STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Nike Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ (on sale 1/10 for $ 275). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, January 7th or Thursday, January 8th. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator.

ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
The shoe will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PST on Saturday, January 10th.

*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.

For this week’s installment of December Looks, we break down a few different outfits that fall under the theme “Beat The Winter”. The looks we put together follow suit in more technical/futuristic pieces that do their job of beating the colder months. For our first look, we layered a Nike silver puffer over Nike jacket. Down below, we capped off the look with American stitch double zipper pants with a pair Nike Huaraches. A black and silver color palette keeps the focus on the silhouettes of these pieces.

Our next look is a bit lighter, with an Adidas hoodie paired with a minimal/classic shirt underneath. Wear that with a pair of matching tech joggers by adidas along with some adidas sneakers. Last but not least, our third look utilizes a popping red accent color in its his outerwear and beanie. The Red Jordan Hoodie and Vest are layered over one another while a subtle grey evens out the outfit.

The Nike Stingray Pack consists of two iconic silhouettes: the Nike Air Max 1 and the Nike Air Huarache. The two sees the four pairs sporting an all-black upper that is accented with stingray leather and sits atop a cream midsole and black outsole. Sporting an identical texture and color palette, these clean yet powerfully-designed sneakers are great together and individually.

Available in stores and online Saturday. Check out Release Locator for stores.

The first NikeKobe 9 release of 2015 is a wild one, unlike any we’ve seen before. Dubbed the “Silk Road” this Nike Kobe 9 is cloaked in an engineered mesh upper that mimics silk with an intricate pattern design to go with it. A different, but corresponding design, takes care of the toe pattern while simple merlot and black stay simple in the midsole and outsole. Orange lace loops provide a shock of color to the dark red themed upper while metallic gold takes care of all of the shoe’s branding to provide a touch of flash.

The Nike Kobe 9 “Silk Road” releases on Saturday, January 3rd, at Foot Locker, House of Hoops by Foot Locker, and Footlocker.com (starting at 10:00 a.m. EST) for $ 160.

Beginning Saturday, January 3rd all launches will move to 10am EST / 9am CT / 7am PST on Footaction.com. This decision to move back the launch time is based on feedback from our consumers. We believe these extra two hours will better enable our loyal consumers on the West Coast to access some of our most highly anticipated products, while also still serving consumers in other markets.

On occasion shoes may launch earlier or later, but these exceptions will be reflected on the Footaction.com Release Calendar and communicated by @footaction on Twitter.

The Jordan Melo M11 has a big release day coming up this weekend when three brand new colorways of Melo’s elpartyh edition of his signature shoe drop on Saturday. The M11 “Concrete Island,” “Jordan Family,” and “Gold Standard” all draw inspiration from certain aspects of Carmelo Anthony’s life. Each story is included below with the pictures of the respective colorway.

All three of these Jordan Melo M11s will release on Saturday, January 3rd, for $ 160. The “Concrete Island” and “Jordan Family” will be available at Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker, while the “Gold Standard” will only be at House of Hoops by Foot Locker. All three will be available on Footlocker.com and will drop at a new release time moving forward – 10 am EST.

Jordan Melo M11 “Concrete Island”

“Inspired by the concrete jungle, this colorway of the Jordan Melo M11 juxtaposes the grit and shine of one of the world’s greatest cities. The gray across the forefoot echoes the concrete streets and the detailing on the tongue is a nod to brightly colored graffiti and street art, while a subtly speckled midsole evokes the bright lights of the city that never sleeps.”

Jordan Melo M11 “Jordan Family”

“Melo wanted to include a colorway tribute to the Jordan Brand family, who have been with him and supported him throughout his career. Featuring the traditional colorways worn by Michael Jordan — black, red and white — the shoe calls to mind the great Jordan rivalries with New York throughout the 1990s.”

Jordan Melo M11 “Gold Standard”

“Featuring a simple, premium color scheme, the black/gold colorway features luxury touches, and highlights throughout. As a tribute to his fans, Melo asked the Jordan Brand if he could poll the social media community to name the black/gold shoe, a first ever in the Melo shoe franchiase history.” On 12/23, Jordan Brand unveiled that the shoe would be nicknamed “Gold Standard.”